["The center of gravity of the pack (where the heaviest items are) should be just slightly above (but not too far above) the center of gravity of your body (which depends on your individual build). If you find you are leaning forward, the center of gravity of your pack is too high, and you should be packing it so that the denser items are a little lower and closer to your back."]
This is great stuff to learn. Thanks. I would love to contribute to this site but unfortunately I have never backpacked before Just hiked 7 miles yesterday but with just a fanny pack with water. Never carried a pack. wanna get up to 10-12 miles a day before I start to carry a pack, so I'm just in the market for one now. Ask me about fishing though... (Sorry...bad job of quoting Oregon Mouse)